The New J-O-B!

After graduating from college I was able to secure a job as a Preschool Teacher. I graduated with a degree in Child Development and knew from a very young age that I wanted to work with children. I am very proud of my degree. The knowledge I gained from my courses, will also help me to be a good mother (hopefully). While growing up, my mom always preached to me, "Get your degree. Get your degree." I set that goal and told Matt right off when we got married that I was going to get my education and was able to achieve my goal. So anyways, after being a Preschool Teacher for almost two years, I decided it was time for a change. I started praying and doing some research. I know the job market is in the slumps right now but I had interview after interview and even received a job opportunity but I didn't feel right about it. Well a position came up through Johnson County Government and I knew I wanted to nail it! Our bishop was kind enough to give me his father's e-mail/phone to help me with my resume. His dad was a CEO of a corporate company and interviewed many individuals to get into medical school. He was able to look over my resume and give me helpful suggestions. My first interview was over the phone due to the wonderful winter storm. The interviewer informed me that she had another folder of applicants, my heart sank. After I hung up, I felt peace and felt really good about it. The next day I left for Florida for six days and didn't hear anything. So I quickly wrote a "Thank You" note to the company/interviewer when I got back. A couple of days later, I received an e-mail notifying me that I was one of four individuals qualified for the next interview. I was so thrilled! I went to the second interview and it went great! They called me within a couple of days asking if I would accept the job, of course!!! You are now looking at the newest Child Care Facility Center Specialist. My job entails going to Child Care Centers and making sure they are in par with State Regulations and performing compliance checks as well as complaints. I really like the people I work with. Everyday is a different day. I love meeting new people and still get to see/interact with kids. I enjoy going to see the classrooms and how creative teachers can be. I set my own schedule. No more running to the library to find books for my kids or creating lesson plans at home after I have put in a full day. Oh did I add I get my own cubicle/computer?! I love kids and making sure they are in a safe and healthy environment! I owe all this to my Heavenly Father. He heard my prayer and knew there was something bigger and better out there for me, I just had to work hard at it, have patience, and trust in him. Sometimes our time lines are different but in the end it all works out.


So this was my first day. Matt laughed when I asked him to take my picture but I worked really hard to get this job and was very excited!